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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 LMTMOT history

T55 LMT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
110,352 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LMT was last recorded at 110,352 miles on 29 May 2026, 2,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,735 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,617 miles
Average per year
5,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,352 miles
  • 2025 – 107,735 miles
  • 2024 – 103,547 miles
  • 2023 – 99,025 miles
  • 2022 – 95,006 miles
  • 2020 – 92,247 miles
  • 2019 – 89,468 miles
  • 2018 – 88,694 miles
  • 2017 – 79,455 miles
  • 2016 – 74,548 miles
  • 2015 – 67,704 miles
  • 2014 – 61,258 miles
  • 2013 – 54,366 miles
  • 2012 – 43,079 miles
  • 2011 – 27,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,352 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,352 miles (+2,617)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    165730868596
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass107,735 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,735 miles
    Test number
    174269807084
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail107,732 miles (+4,185)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,732 miles
    Test number
    886280517003
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass103,547 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,547 miles
    Test number
    408159404184
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust Shield (outer Skin) adrift
  5. Fail103,547 miles (+4,522)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,547 miles
    Test number
    605968439996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Before Rear Wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Hydraulic Brake Pipe Leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust Shield (outer Skin) adrift
  6. Pass99,025 miles (+41)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    154498968293
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail98,984 miles (+3,978)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,984 miles
    Test number
    903521851114
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,006 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    95,006 miles
    Test number
    250431588341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,247 miles (+2,779)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,247 miles
    Test number
    659511873504
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass89,468 miles (+774)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    317713733328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass88,694 miles (+9,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,694 miles
    Test number
    639786498242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass79,455 miles (+4,907)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    201664794485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,548 miles (+6,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    418166299075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass67,704 miles (+6,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    115068780095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass61,258 miles (+6,892)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    506115694180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,366 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    419350803115
    • Repaired at testTyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
  17. Pass54,366 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    626180403174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,079 miles
    Test number
    477788412107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,079 miles (+15,750)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,079 miles
    Test number
    497816312168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureTyre(s) has an inadequate speed rating (4.1.B.2)
    • FailureTyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
  20. Pass27,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,329 miles
    Test number
    966839761025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,326 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,326 miles
    Test number
    416779961066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWheels wider than van body protruding wheel arches. presenter of test advised.

Questions about T55 LMT

Does T55 LMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LMT is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 LMT?
The MOT on T55 LMT is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 LMT done?
T55 LMT was recorded at 110,352 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
Has T55 LMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LMT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 LMT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T55 LMT find?
T55 LMT passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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